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Why do people use napkin rings?

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Why do people use napkin rings?
Napkin rings were originally introduced in the 1800s and used as a way to determine whose napkin was whose, so they could be reused several times before washing. Today, they are simply used as decoration. Browse a collection of vintage and contemporary napkin rings on 1stiDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Silver Bronze Napkin Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver Bronze Napkin ring Silver plated bronze napkin ring 35/42 microns H: 30 mm, d: 42 mm, weight: 64 gr Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Category

2010s French Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chrome Napkin Rings
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A set of 8 vintage chrome napkin rings.
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Teak Napkin Rings - Set of 8
Located in Bradenton, FL
Dimensions per napkin ring.
Category

Late 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring by Meriden Co. Charming details include Japonesque fan, florals and hidden butterfly under ring. 1870's USA.
Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Silver Plate

Walker & Hall 1926 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The napkin rings are further ornamented with a paralleling plain border; the rounded posterior surface of each napkin ring is also plain.
Category

Vintage 1920s British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with kangaroo figure
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

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